How To Fix /STMC/CR_DIAG028 - Screen &1/&2: Invalid drilldown field &3 ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_DIAG -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Screen &1/&2: Invalid drilldown field &3 ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_DIAG028 - Screen &1/&2: Invalid drilldown field &3 ignored ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_DIAG028 indicates that there is an issue with a drilldown field in a report or analysis. This error typically occurs when the specified drilldown field is not valid or recognized in the context of the report being executed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Reference: The drilldown field specified in the report does not exist in the data source or is not available for the current context.
  Field Not Active: The field may not be active in the current version of the data model or may have been removed or renamed.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified drilldown field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Validity:
  
  Verify that the drilldown field specified in the report exists in the data source.
  Ensure that the field name is spelled correctly and matches the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model to ensure that the field is active and available for use in the report.
  If the field has been renamed or removed, update the report to reflect the current data model.
  
  
  
  Update Report Configuration:
  
  If you are using a custom report, review the configuration settings to ensure that the drilldown fields are correctly defined.
  Modify the report to exclude the invalid drilldown field if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the drilldown field.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the report or analysis you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to report generation and data modeling, such as RSA1 for data modeling and RSRT for report execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.